Merchandising Intern

At Home Group • Coppell, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandising Intern is a 10-week, hands-on development experience designed for college students interested in building a career in retail merchandising. Based at At Home's Home Office in Coppell, Texas, interns will work alongside our Buying, Product Development, and cross-functional teams on real business priorities while completing a structured Merchandising Internship Learning Path. Interns will learn how customer and trend insights, product development, assortment decisions, retail math, financial performance, pricing, inventory, and execution come together to create the At Home experience. Through a combination of instructor-led training, on-demand learning, hands-on experiences, mentorship, and real-world application, interns will build practical skills they can take with them into their careers. We are looking for students who are energized by great product, curious about what customers love, and eager to learn and make an impact. Interns will contribute as members of their teams and may be considered for full-time opportunities with At Home following graduation.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in any field; majors in Merchandising, Product Development, Retail, Business, Analytics, Marketing, Design, or a related field are preferred but not required.
• Genuine passion for product and curiosity about how customer needs, trends, design, quality, value, sourcing, and product development influence purchasing decisions.
• Interest in pursuing a career in merchandising, buying, product development, retail, product, business, analytics, marketing, or a related field.
• Customer-focused mindset and a desire to understand what customers want and how to create a better experience for them.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in learning and applying retail math and using data to make business decisions.
• Detail-oriented approach and a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable asking questions, learning quickly, and bringing forward ideas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work from the Coppell, Texas Home Office Tuesday through Thursday and Monday or Friday as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to students entering or completing their senior year.
• Interest in exploring a full-time opportunity with At Home following graduation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Buying and Product Development teams in the day-to-day execution of merchandising priorities and projects.
• Build a strong understanding of our customer, product assortment, trends, style, quality, value, and the end-to-end product lifecycle.
• Assist with product research and development, sample reviews, item setup, product attributes, pricing, and other activities required to bring product to market.
• Apply retail math and analytical skills to evaluate sales, margin, inventory, pricing, and product performance.
• Analyze business results and customer, trend, or competitive insights to identify opportunities and make recommendations.
• Prepare clear reports, presentations, and project updates for merchandising teams and leaders.
• Partners with cross-functional teams, including Planning, Marketing, Visual, eCommerce, Sourcing, Quality and Compliance, and other business partners.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail across product information, reports, systems, samples, and processes.
• Take ownership of assigned projects, manage deadlines, and communicate progress, risks, and results.
• Identify ways to improve processes, solve problems, and bring forward thoughtful new ideas.
• Present key learnings, business insights, and recommendations to At Home leaders at the conclusion of the internship.

Benefits

• 10-week, hands-on development experience
• Work alongside Buying, Product Development, and cross-functional teams
• Real business priorities and a structured Merchandising Internship Learning Path
• Instructor-led training, on-demand learning, hands-on experiences, mentorship, and real-world application
• Build practical skills for future careers
• Learn and apply retail math
• Build hands-on knowledge of merchandising systems and tools
• Learn the end-to-end merchandising process
• Develop analytical skills
• Experience retail beyond the Home Office (Day in the Life store experience, Dallas Market Center visit, Distribution Center tour)
• Build relationships and learn from leaders and partners across various departments
• Strengthen professional skills (Excel, communication styles, active listening, business etiquette, presentation skills)
• Learn from former At Home interns
• Complete a final merchandising project and present recommendations to leaders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed